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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,778.98, 83,879.20 and 33,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,778.98, 83,879.20 and 33,926.72 is: 46,821.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,778.98 : 83,879.20 = 33,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,778.98/83,879.20 = 33,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,778.98x = 83,879.20 × 33,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,778.98x = 2,845,746,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,746,132.22/60,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,821.22

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